A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8048971 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 77612417 epoch_slot_no: 111617 block_no: 8048794 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 5784 time: 2022-11-23 04:45:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704e973cd4dbfdfa87a5cc5cffddbc18b1a93738120e6c7d900269248be86d95Block Operator
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